The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the names of its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general election.
In a statement issued on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the ADC, said the list features the party’s governorship candidates across 28 states.
Abdullahi said the candidates comprise men and women who would fly the ADC flag and represent the party’s commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a genuine alternative.
Below is the full list of the candidates:
Abia
Governor: Kalu Kalu Agu
Deputy governor: Alozie Ogadinma Darlington
Adamawa
Governor: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu
Deputy governor: Aguwa Kevin Iliya
Akwa Ibom
Governor: Akpanudoedehe John James
Deputy governor: Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy
Bauchi
Governor: Halliru Dauda Jika
Deputy governor: Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir
Benue
Governor: Herman Iorwase Hembe
Deputy governor: Abba John Abba
Borno
Governor: Babagana Buhari
Deputy governor: Mamman Dauda
Cross River
Governor: Nkoyo Toyo
Deputy governor: Okwocho Andrew Adagbor
Delta
Governor: Great Ogboru
Deputy governor: Afiari Gloria
Ebonyi
Governor: Ukpai Mba Udeh
Deputy governor: Onwe Daniel Ede
Enugu
Governor: Ocho Obodo Eze Chukwuma
Deputy governor: Eze Arinze Christopher
Gombe
Governor: Bala Bello
Deputy governor: Bala Sani Isa
Jigawa
Governor: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu
Deputy governor: Musa Ya’u Balarabe
Kaduna
Governor: Isa Mohammed Ashiru
Deputy governor: Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku
Kano
Governor: Ibrahim Ali Amin
Deputy governor: Shehu Abdulkadir Bari
Katsina
Governor: Ahmad Babba Kaita
Deputy governor: Aminu Yar’Adua Ahmed
Kebbi
Governor: Abubakar Malami
Deputy governor: Zagi Musa Mohammed
Kwara
Governor: Zakari Mohammed
Deputy governor: Olawuyi Julius Olayide
Lagos State
Governor: Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour
Deputy governor: Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere
Nasarawa
Governor: Nuhu Angbazo
Deputy governor: Ahmed Yusuf
Niger
Governor: Mohammed Kpautagi
Deputy governor: Musa Mamman
Ogun
Governor: Biodun Collins Ogundipe
Deputy governor: Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi
Oyo
Governor: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke Adegóke
Deputy governor: Wahab Adeniyi
Plateau
Governor: John Sunday Sura
Deputy governor: Pwa Jok-Kele Chundung Bitrus
Rivers
Governor: Gabriel Pidomson
Deputy governor: Okungba David Amapakaye
Sokoto
Governor: Manir Mohammad Daniya
Deputy governor: Isah Bello Ambarura
Taraba
Governor: Abubakar Umar Tutare
Deputy governor: Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan
Yobe
Governor: Kassim G. Gaidam
Deputy governor: Kori Lawan Mohammed
Zamfara
Governor: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf
Deputy governor: Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal